Department of French (BA)

Jai hind college offers French in the first year of the BA program. The balanced approach and refreshing curriculum ensure that the students are well-prepared for a variety of career opportunities. The exposure to language and culture enables students to widen their perspective and equips one to excel in the present scenario of globalisation. We plan to introduce French as open elective to students of all streams.

Avryl Dcruz has led the Department of French since 2011. Ms Avryl graduated from Elphinstone College with a Bachelor of Arts in French, earned her Master’s in French Literature from Mumbai University and completed the ‘Diplôme de Langue Française’ through the Alliance Française de Mumbai. Ms Avryl specialises in teaching short novels in simple French, introducing students to French literature. The students are encouraged to converse in French and develop confidence through presentations on various topics related to French culture.

The course is an introduction to French literature and brings the student in touch with French authors and their literary style in simple French. Various facets of French culture such as gastronomy, history, customs and couture are included in the syllabus which makes for interesting, informative and enjoyable learning. French as a foreign language, is highly in demand and can be viewed as an asset to your career.